| History of scientific study and management of the Alaskan fur seal, Callorhinus ursinus, 1786-1964 - :15411 | National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)

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Traces evolution of zoological research on fur seals of North Pacific Ocean and Bering Sea, discusses origin and development of research ideas and techniques, and points out contributions of research to present management structure.

"The northern fur seal is listed as 'depleted' in U.S. waters under The Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972. Under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, a conservation plan is required for all depleted species to assist management and research agencies ...